The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

be her who initiated.

to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually

testimony to this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his

that is powering up the system. If I disable

stare at one of the

They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

communication shut off

his head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of

be able

They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in

before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each

with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was

took turns, and at the

we

the pen on the table and reclined on

stared at the

job sure

tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two

he took over his role that he understood just

not think

his chest tighten whenever he

passed,

teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and

such a situation

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

couple of times as heavy silence fell upon

but when he

all of his

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then,

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that

seat once he sent the

at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

I need to

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel

my eyes while

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet

couldn't quite put how I was feeling into words,

it was eating away

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